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Patent GB-190410153-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Railway Systems and Means for Handling Passenger Traffic.
Inventor: WELLMAN WALTER
Filed: 1904-05-03
Granted: 1904-10-13
Abstract: 10,153. Wellman, W. May 3. Railways, systems of; platforms.-Consists of a railway system designed to increase the capacity for heavy suburban traffic. Each train is composed of corridor cars A, Fig. 2, with seats, and platform cars B at regular intervals corresponding to the distances between the station platforms C. Each train is long enough to extend past several stations, and in the preferred arrangement there is but one train, which is endless and occupies the whole length of the " circle." In operation, the train stops with its cars B opposite the platforms C, and as the entry and exit of passengers can then take place over the whole length of each platform C, such movement is quickly performed, the passengers after the train is again in motion, distributing themselves among the cars A. Preferably, the train runs a distance of several stations before stopping again, and during the journey the passengers walk to or towards the platform car which will stop opposite their destination station. To facilitate this self-sorting of the passengers, the stations and platform cars may be divided into corresponding sets indicated by numbers, colours, &c. To control and facilitate the movement of passengers between the platforms C, B and vice versÔ, transverse hand-rails may be fitted on the former and gates on the latter, and the platforms may each be divided into an exit and an entry part by transverse partitions which are movable to suit the variations of the traffic at different times in the day.
Patent GB-190412837-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing Boxes and other Bearings
Inventor: MORTELL HENRY RAMSDEN
Filed: 1904-06-07
Granted: 1905-05-04
Abstract: 12,837. Mortell, H. R. June 7. Stuffing-boxes.-The packing is built up of segments A, Figs. 5 and 9, bevelled at each end, and may be pressed on to the rod by conical rings C, C<1>. In order to avoid longitudinal scoring of the rod, the strips may be caused to lie in a slanting position by wedge strips A', Fig. 6, introduced at. intervals among packing-strips. Fig. 9 further shows an arrangement for permitting some lateral motion of the rod. On the packing described. is placed a waved spring F confined between washers E, G. The packing may be supplemented by segmental rings H, shown also in Fig. 10. The segments may be joined by springs h. T1 is packing may be placed in a casing H, beneath which is placed a lead ring M and a gland or follower N.
Patent GB-190415062-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brake Shoes.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1904-07-05
Granted: 1904-08-11
Abstract: 15,062. Thompson, W. P., [Robinson, E. W.]. July 5. Brakes.-Railway brake shoes are adapted for use until completely worn away. On the back of the shoe is a perforated lug C by which it is attached, when new, to the brake head, and, when worn as shown at B', to a new shoe A. This latter attachment is effected by inserting the lug of the worn shoe sideways, as shown in Fig. 2, through the offset G into the socket E of the new one, and driving it home to the position shown in Fig. 3. It is retained in place by the engagement of the lugs B and corresponding recesses, and by the pressure on the top and bottom of the hole D of the malleable-iron pin or staple F, which is mounted so as to protrude into the socket E of the new shoe.
Patent GB-190416857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Plates applicable for use as Tiles, Panels, Name-plates, Clock-faces, Ceiling Decorations and the like.
Inventor: BOESINGER ENGELBERT
Filed: 1904-08-02
Granted: 1905-02-09
Abstract: 16,857. B÷singer, E. Aug. 2. Dials.-Plates suitable for use as clock faces &c. consist of a front plate 1 of plain or coloured glass and a backing 2 of a self-hardening artificial stone or wood-paste which does not contract on setting. Pictures, ornaments, or the like may be placed, painted, or impressed on the back of the glass before the application of the backing. A suitable paste for the backing consists of 1 part magnesite, 4 parts finely-powdered marble, and 5 per cent. magnesium chloride lye, but waterglass, magnesite, zinc white, sulphur, sand, and cement, &c. may be used. Hooks, screws, or other connecting-means may be fitted or let in to the backing.
Patent GB-190418569-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Fans or Air Propellers.
Inventor: OLDHAM HAROLD
Filed: 1904-08-27
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 1 8 , 5 6 9. Oldham, H., and Stott, O. Aug. 27. Adjusting bearings.-To adjust the position of a fan or air-propeller within its carrying-frame A, the bearing C is formed with a spoked boss G which is adjustably secured to steel tubular arms B by nuts J, H, Fig. 1, or, as shown in Fig. 7, the arms B may have adjustable oval flanges K which are bolted to flanges L on the boss.
Patent GB-190419410-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Dumping-cars.
Inventor: PEILER HERRMAN ADOLPH
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1904-10-20
Abstract: 19,410. Peiler, H. A. Sept. 8. Tip wagons; wagons, levers for tipping.-The body of a dumping-car rests on the side sills 10, Fig. 1, of the underframe, the cross-beams 15<a> at the ends of the body being just above the surface of the rollers 24. When the body is tipped by means of the lever 28, Fig. 3, the beams 15<a> bear on the rollers 24, and the body falls into the. position shown in dotted lines. The load is discharged by the swinging open of the door 17, the quadrantal pin 21, Fig. 1, on the spindle 23 having been previously withdrawn from the hasp 19 and eye 20. The lateral movement of the body is limited by upwardly-projecting arms 26, which catch the pins 25 on the end beam 15<a> of the body. The inner ends of the dumping-levers 28 are hooked over the lugs 27, Fig. 4, which are attached to the beams 10 near the arms 26. The levers 28 have rounded parts 28<a> for facilitating the tipping of the body, and shoulders 28<b>, which enable the tipped body to be upheld. The body is turned down again by means of a chain 29 slipped over hooks 30, 31 on the body and the lever, and is held in this position by flat studs 32, Fig. 6, on the end sills 11 of the underframe or bed, which studs pass into plates 34 on the main part 15 of the body. Accidental tilting is prevented by pins 35 with handles 36.
Patent GB-190424681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirts.
Inventor: AUZINGER MAX
Filed: 1904-11-14
Granted: 1904-12-15
Abstract: 24,681. Auzinger, M. Nov. 14. Shirts collars.-Two rear buttonholes are formed in the shirt neckband on either side of the position which is usual when only one buttonhole is used. Two fastening-studs are used for the collar, the latter also having two buttonholes. Fig. 1 shows the invention as applied to a shirt opening down the back. In this case, the neck band is made with two overlapping flaps g, e, each having two buttonholes superposed at c, d. Two studs secure the flaps to one another and the collar to the shirt.
Patent GB-190428975-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Vessels, Apparatus or Machines such as are used for Steaming, Heating, or Boiling.
Inventor: PATON JOHN MCCLURE CALDWELL
Filed: 1904-12-30
Granted: 1905-10-26
Abstract: 28,975. Paton, J. M. C., and Alliott, J. B. Dec. 30. Oxidation, p r eventing.-In vessels, apparatus, and the like employed in heating, steaming, or boiling operations, to prevent the rusting which occurs in copper-lined or plated vessels around the holes which are drilled for the attachment of fittings &c. A plug c of copper or non-rusting material is inserted in the iron plate a at the place where a hole has subsequently to be bored for the attachment of a fitting, its ends being swelled out to fill countersinkings in the plate. The whole surface is then electroplated as shown at b, and the plug is finally bored out and tapped as required.
Patent GB-190502083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Washing and Drying Photographic Plates or Films.
Inventor: HAZELL JAMES
Filed: 1905-02-02
Granted: 1905-09-21
Abstract: 2083. Hazell, J., and Chapman, A. J. Feb. 2. Washing; drying.-In apparatus for washing and drying plates and films, a series of plate racks B are suspended from arms a of the frame A which is pivotally mounted at c. The plates are arranged edgeways in the container D, and are rotated by a jet of water introduced tangentially through the inlet d. For drying the plates, the frame A is rotated by the pulley a<2>.
Patent GB-190502296-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Filling Bottles or the like with Measured Quantities of Liquids.
Inventor: DIXON JOHN BENTLEY
Filed: 1905-02-06
Granted: 1905-06-22
Abstract: 2296. Dixon, J. B. Feb. 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Measured quantities, delivering.-In apparatus for filling bottles or the like with measured quantities of beverages &c., the measuring-vessel C is filled and emptied through the taps D, E, respectively, the operating-lever G of the tap E being connected by a link H to the lever F of the tap D, so that when one tap is opened, the other is closed, and vice versa. The movements of the taps are limited by inclined stop blocks J, K, which are fixed on the link A and adapted to engage with the levers F, G, respectively. The vessel C is filled from the supply pipe A, through a tube P, which extends nearly to the bottom of the vessel, so as to prevent foaming. The cover N of the vessel C is preferably made dome-shaped, to hold foam that may collect on the top of the liquid. Any excess of foam rises into and condenses in a tube which extends upwards from the top of the vessel C ; this tube serves also for the admission of air. The apparatus is preferably duplicated, both vessels C being fed from a single supply pipe A through branches B, B<1>, and the two apparatus being worked alternately.
Patent GB-190506260-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stays such as are used with Case? Fanlights and the like.
Inventor: ILLIDGE ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-03-24
Granted: 1905-06-01
Abstract: 6260. Illidge, A. March 24. Making stays.-Fig. 6 shows the joint of a wrought metal stay-bar for casements, fanlights, and the like. The jaw end b of the stay-bar A is formed by curling the plain rolled out section, Fig. 5, round a mandrel. The slot a for the tongue to which the jaw is pivoted may be cut out before or after curling.
Patent GB-190507433-A (GB)
Title: Improved Measuring and Marking Motion for use in connection with Yarn Sizing and similar Machines
Inventor: CLEGG WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1905-04-08
Granted: 1906-02-08
Abstract: 7433. Clegg, W. H. April 8. Ratchet and toothed gearing.-Relates to mechanism for obtaining a difference in the speed transmitted from the shaft S, carrying the measuring- roller A of a yarn-sizing machine, to the marking- mechanism. A worm B transmits motion to a toothed wheel C rotating on a fixed shaft. A second and hollow shaft rotates on the latter, and carries a toothed wheel which gears with toothed wheels D carried on the wheel C. A retaining-plate, carried eccentrically by a stud Q, has an eccentric boss U, these two eccentricities being equal so that in one position, that shown in the Figure, the boss U is concentric with the fixed shaft. Links E', E<2>, E<3>, E<4> encircle the boss U, and are connected by studs to the outside of roller-wedge clutch centres of the toothed wheels D. Each link, in turn, thus accelerates the speed of the corresponding toothed wheel D, rotation in the opposite direction being prevented by the clutch centres. The central toothed wheel and its hollow shaft may be thus driven at various speeds controlled by the alteration in the eccentricity of the boss U, which is brought about by rotating the retaining-plate to the desired amount, shown by an index. Greater variation of the speed is obtained by the use of change wheels.
Patent GB-190510426-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, a Certain Type of Spring Air Guns
Inventor: JEFFRIES LINCOLN
Filed: 1905-05-18
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 10,426. Jeffries, L. May 18. Pneumatic.-The plunger springs of air guns with fixed barrels are compressed by means of the sliding rod f, which is connected to the plunger c either directly or by the intermediate link g. The return of the rod f is effected by the spring i. The compression may be effected by pressing the forward end of the rod on the floor or by drawing back a suitable handle fixed on the rod f or the link g.
Patent GB-190518585-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Welding Metal Tubes, Rings and the like.
Inventor: JOTTRAND FELIX
Filed: 1905-09-14
Granted: 1906-07-12
Abstract: 18,585. Jottrand, F. Sept. 14. Welding; anvils.-In apparatus of the kind described in Specification No. 28,806, A.D. 1904, for welding tubes, rings, and other tubular work along longitudinal seams, the carriage 8, carrying the blowpipe 9 and anvil 21, is moved on the beam 7 by means of a rod 16 and a handle 45. When part of the work has been heated, the handle is drawn from the stop 35 to the stop 37 to move the anvil 21 under the heated part, the rod 16 is rotated to raise the anvil by means of the racks 19, 24 and the intermeshing pinions 18, 23, and to turn the blowpipe 9 out of the way on its pivot 27 by means of the levers 30, 31, and after the united part has been hand-hammered, the rod 16 is rotated backwards and the handle 45 is unlocked from the rod, moved a short distance thereon by a spring 39, locked again thereto, and pushed up to the stop 35, thus bringing the blowpipe, 9 to a point a small distance from its previous position.
Patent GB-190525922-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement applicable to Photographic Printing Paper or Films
Inventor: BROOKES WARWICK
Filed: 1905-12-13
Granted: 1906-07-19
Abstract: 25,922. Brookes, W. Dec. 13. Gumming, pasting, and the like.-Photographic printing-paper or films are coated on the back, before sensitizing or printing, with shellac or other suitable coating which is impervious to water, and which will not in any way interfere with the sensitizing, developing, and other operations, but which is rendered adhesive when heated so that the print can be directly mounted after fixing and washing by the application of a hot iron or the like. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specification No. 17,471, A.D. 1901, [Abridgment Class Writing-instruments &c.].]
Patent GB-190600958-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Appliances for Mixing Liquids in Proportional Quantities
Inventor: HARGREAVES JAMES
Filed: 1906-01-13
Granted: 1907-01-10
Abstract: 958. Hargreaves, J. Jan. 13. Measured quantities, delivering.-In apparatus stated to be applicable for supplying definite quantities of reagents to separate the impurities from brine and other liquids, a rotating measuring-cock 1 actuated by the pump 9 delivering the brine &c. to the mixing tank 8 delivers the reagent to an open vessel 6 which is in communication with the tank. The vessel 6 is placed so that it may be readily inspected. An auxiliary pump is in some cases arranged between the vessel and the tank. The measuring-cock is actuated through ratchet gearing, as shown.
Patent GB-190602758-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Gear for use in Raising, Lowering and Disengaging Ships' Boats and the like
Inventor: PETT FRANK SAMUEL
Filed: 1906-02-05
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 2758. Pett, F. S. Feb. 5. Boatdisengaging gear.-Comprises improvements in the class of apparatus referred to in Speci6cations No. 14,741, A.D. 1891, No. 9006, A.D.1896, and No. 12,849, A.D. 1899, in which the lowering- tackles are held in engagement with the hooks by means of a chain or wire span h. The after hook a is held between plates d and normally held in engagement with the link c by the tackle 3 attached to one end of the hook and to the thwart 24 of the boat. The plates d are attached to the keel by a chain 21 and to the stern-post by the chain 6. The forward hook g does not turn about an axis as the hook a does, but is secured directly to the stem and keel by chains 18, 21. The links c are of oval form to allow the hooks to pass through them, and are provided with projections c<1> to prevent the span h from rising. To disengage the boat, the tackle 3 is let go and the hook a rotates and falls clear of the link c. The tension on the span h is thus relieved, the hook g slides out of engagement with the link c, and the boat is released. Several modifications of various parts of the apparatus are described, chiefly referring to the operation of the hook g, the construction of the side plates d, and the attachment of the chain 21 to the plates d. Fig. 25 shows a shackle with screwed sides used in the span h for the purposes of adjustment.
Patent GB-190603307-A (GB)
Title: A Submarine Boat for a Submarine Vessel.
Inventor: WALLES HENRY JAMES
Filed: 1906-02-10
Granted: 1907-02-09
Abstract: 3307. Walles, H. J. Feb. 10. Submarine vessels. - A closed boat D having means of propulsion is partly contained in a shallow well formed in the deck of a submarine vessel. Water-tight doors G, H are fitted in the bottom of the boat and of the well, affording a ready means of escape for the crew of the submarine vessel in the event of an accident. Fastenings E are provided to secure the boat in position, and a water-tight joint between the submarine vessel and the boat is obtained by means of packing-rings. Normally, the doors G, Hare kept open, but they are adapted to be closed from either side. When the boat is used as a means of escape, the door G is closed and the fastenings E are released ; the boat D then rises to the surface.
Patent GB-190605446-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Registering Door Locks
Inventor: MASKELYNE JOHN NEVIL
Filed: 1906-03-06
Granted: 1907-01-24
Abstract: 5446. Maskelyne, J. N. March 6. Indicators, " engaged " and like.-In registering door locks for lavatories and the like, the spindle of the latch a, Figs. 1 and 4, carries, loosely, levers c, d which have projections c<1>, d' passing beneath the latch a. The counting-device e is operated by an escapement f and aslotted bar g pendent from the lever c: The lever d is operated by the attendant's key, shown in Fig. 5, to raise the latch and, at the same time, to set the pivoted indicator h to the engaged' position by means of a forked lever l, pivoted to the lever d, engaging a stud m on the indicator. A spring catch n retains the indicator in the position shown. A spring k is provided to keep the indicator normally in the ' vacant' position. The door is opened from the inside by means of a handle which raises the lever c ; this lever, in turn, raises the latch a, and an arm p on the lever raises the catch n and allows the indicator to fall back to the vacant' position. The rod g is also raised to operate the counting- device. A spring-pawl s prevents the lever c from falling to its lowest position when the handle is released, but the latch a drops sufficiently to fasten the door, so that the attendant, when he enters the lavatory for cleaning purposes, must again use his key to lift the lever d. This lever, in rising, engages a piece t formed as part of the pawl, and releases the lever c, which then falls to its lowest position and completes the stroke of the rod g for counting. By this arrangement, the attendant is enabled to enter without operating the counting-device. A second handle is provided on the spindle j on the inside of the door to operate an extra securing-bolt (not shown), and, at the same time, provides a means to reset the indicator at 'engaged' should it become accidentally displaced. A tail n<1> on the catch n is also operated by means of the reduced end x of the key, to release the indicator, when required, without operating the lever c. A pin w in the key engages the hole shown in the spindle of the latch a.
Patent GB-190607854-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Inverted Incandescent Gas Burner Fittings.
Inventor: TERRY GEORGE
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 7854. Terry, G. April 2. Incandescent g a s lamps.-The mantlering lugs e are secured between a ring f and a disk a secured on the inverted-burner tube or forming part of the gallery. the ring f has inturned lugs g, which pass through slots c in the disk a and engage with the disk a, or with inclined lugs h thereon when the ring f is turned. The lugs and the slots may be interchanged, or the ring and the disk may be secured together by arms and screws.
Patent GB-190607953-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Mandrels for use in the Manufacture of Hollow Forgings.
Inventor: HOLDEN HENRY CAPEL LOFFT
Filed: 1906-04-02
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 7953. Holden, H. C. L. April 2. Forging. - A mandrel, of the kind which is adapted to be hung on a crane or otherwise held while the forging is subjected to hammering or the like, is made hollow for the circulation of cooling-fluid. The fluid passes through the inlet i to the interior of the perforated tube c, out through perforations d' to the exterior ring, and through the nozzle k. A stufling-box is provided to allow the mandrel to be rotated relatively to the tube c and box f, and the inlet and outlet nozzles may be interchanged.
Patent GB-190611608-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Vehicle Tires
Inventor: MAGOWAN FRANK ALLAN
Filed: 1906-05-18
Granted: 1906-08-30
Abstract: 11,608. Magowan, F. A. Juno 6, 1905, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Tyres, pneumatic. - A pneumatic tyre comprises a flexible cover filled with small rubber balls 13, 14 inflated to a high pressure by means of sodium bicarbonate or other gas. producing substance 5, Fig. 1, placed in the balls before vulcanizing. Some gas-producing material 12 and solid lubricant 11, such as graphite, may also be placed inside the cover 9. The balls may be formed from hemispherical cups of rubber reinforced with fabric. A separato inner tube may be used. Additional balls may be inserted through an opening 15, Fig. 4, closed by a sorew cap 17 which may be provided with an inflating valve 22. When an inflatable tube is used, special balls, fitted with non-return valves, may be placed in the tube in an uninflated condition. Another method of replenishing the tyre consists in the use of balls having stems by which they may be inflated.
Patent GB-190613477-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Laundry Machines.
Inventor: PICKFORD JACK STANSFELD
Filed: 1906-06-12
Granted: 1907-06-06
Abstract: 13,477. Pickford, J. S. June 12. Ironing - machines, mangling - machines, &c. - A carrier is used to take articles which have been fed through an ironing, mangling, or other laundry machine, back to the feeding end of the machine. As .hown, a carriage C runs on rails B supported above the machire by stands B' and having at one end stops B<2>; at the other end is pivoted an extension D having terminal stops D', D<3>, and held in either of its positions by a pin D<4> or a, stop D<5>. When it is desired to raise the calender roller A, the carrier is moved on to this extension, or, if the extension is not used, the carrier may be lifted off. The carrier is narrow so that steam may rise unimpeded, and it may be operated by a cord in cases where the machine has several rollers side by side.
Patent GB-190618987-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tension Tyre for Wheels of Vehicles of Any Description
Inventor: HAZZLEWOOD JOHN
Filed: 1907-02-25
Granted: 1907-11-21
Abstract: 18,987. Hazzlewood, J., and Forrest, C. Feb. 25,1907. Spring wheels.-Relates to that type of elastic wheel in which a rigid rim is suspended from a spring hoop by means of a flexible cover, and consists in means by which both sides of the flexible cover can be s i m u 1- taneously adjusted. The tyre may be secured and adjusted by turn-buckles D and may be applied to a metal or wooden rim. A wearing tread G is bolted through the cover B to the spring hoop A, which is of arc or circular cross-section.